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U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC MS64 Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB58251
SKU: PSB58251
This original 1865 Three (3) Cent Nickel has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Certified: NGC MS64
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| $281.00 | $289.00 |
1869 Three (3) Cent Nickel ANACS AU58 Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB58398
SKU: PSB58398
This 1869 Three (3) Cent Nickel has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Nice color and surfaces. Tough to find! Certified: ANACS AU58
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| $105.00 | $108.00 |
1870 Three (3) Cent Nickel PCGS MS64 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB58743
SKU: PSB58743
This wonderfully original 1870 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Superb color and surfaces. Very high end 64. Certified: PCGS MS64
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| $313.00 | $322.00 |
1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF64 Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB41414
SKU: PSB41414
This original 1872 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has great eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Great color and surfaces. Certified: NGC PF64
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| $469.00 | $482.00 |
1876 Three (3) Cent Nickel NGC AU58 Great Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB58402
SKU: PSB58402
This original 1876 Three (3) Cent Nickel has great eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Nice color and surfaces. Certified: NGC AU58
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| $209.00 | $215.00 |
1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel PCGS MS63 Nice Luster Nice Strike
SKU: PSB58252
SKU: PSB58252
This 1881 Three (3) Cent Nickel has decent eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Toning streak reverse. Certified: PCGS MS63
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| $209.00 | $215.00 |
1882 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof NGC PF66 Cameo Blazing Gem Strong Strike
SKU: PSB58143
SKU: PSB58143
This original 1882 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Superb color and surfaces. Blazing Gem. Hologram missing on holder. Certified: NGC PF66 Cameo
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| $725.00 | $750.00 |
1883 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker PCGS PR67 Blazing White Gem
SKU: PSB47461
SKU: PSB47461
This wonderfully original 1883 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Blazing white gem. There are not enough superlatives for this one. Certified: PCGS PR67
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| $1,240.00 | $1,275.00 |
1888 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof PCGS PR66 Nice Eye Appeal Nice Strike
SKU: PSB57919
SKU: PSB57919
This original 1888 Three (3) Cent Nickel has nice eye appeal with nice luster and nice strike. Nice color and surfaces. Certified: PCGS PR66
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| $570.00 | $590.00 |
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Learn More About U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)
The three-cent nickel was minted from 1865 to 1889, during the same time the three-cent silver piece was produced. Both coins were designed by the U.S. Mint’s chief engraver, John Longacre. The obverse side features the head of Lady Liberty wearing a crown and facing left with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding her and the date below. The reverse side includes the denomination expressed as the Roman numeral III inside of a wreath. The three-cent nickel was composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel yet looks silver in appearance. Millions of these odd denomination coins were produced to buy three-cent postage stamps and make change during the post-Civil War era. The three-cent nickel raised controversy due to its size which was very similar to that of a dime. It was discontinued in 1889 when the cost of postage dropped from three cents to two cents, creating less demand for a three-cent piece.
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